The Colorado Sun

Colorado’s state budget shortfall grows to more than $1.5 billion, forcing legislature to make much deeper cuts buff.ly/QXXKxyF

We’ve all been subject to efforts to limit and censor public information nationally. During Sunshine Week, we thought we’d quiz you on that trend in our own state. Can you answer these questions on incidents involving Colorado reporters? buff.ly/MHQvpna

Aspen exhibit brings an internationally known painter back to his home state buff.ly/S8ib2ns

Goodness snakes: Pythons’ marvelous metabolisms could lead to new weight loss drugs, CU study finds buff.ly/noMvjwa

Citizens must pursue Suncor because state is too lax, plaintiffs tell US Appeals Court buff.ly/fbVlXq4

Denver replaces César Chávez name with “Si Se Puede” Day on March 31 buff.ly/HVgtkVm

Governor’s office tells Colorado lawmakers the state needs to immediately open a new prison — possibly two buff.ly/1tBIcVj

#FOIA works best when agencies prioritize the public’s interest and proactively disclose public records as structured data online. Support government transparency & participate in #SunshineWeek 2026. Learn more: sunshineweek.org

What’s Happening: The next generation of public art makers buff.ly/k8zaRPu

Four-day school weeks are now the norm in most Colorado districts. But does "less time" mean "less learning"? Join us to talk about the real-world impacts of the 4-day week. Register for free: buff.ly/VaQ67cO

Chevron’s $1.5M fine for Weld County blowout will finance improvements to monitoring programs buff.ly/mTFVWPZ

New measles case reported in Weld County, Colorado’s 12th of the year buff.ly/nRABAKP

Former Littleton Public Schools bus aide sentenced after assaulting nonverbal children buff.ly/9osLa1o

With high fees, slow responses and increasing exemptions, all levels of government have increasingly stomped down on the public's access to information. Support independent media during #SunshineWeek as we fight for greater accountability. Donate now: buff.ly/s61N40u

Doug Vilsack is resigning as Colorado state director of the BLM buff.ly/PqVku6w

Colorado lawmakers reject bill that would have required police to intervene when ICE agents use excessive force buff.ly/kC8wbCv

Colorado sues to block Energy Department orders keeping Craig coal unit open buff.ly/ka4ZDop

Denver’s César Chávez march canceled after abuse allegations hit buff.ly/9fjMmNt

AI policy group makes recommendations on tweaks to Colorado’s first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence law buff.ly/TUTHUbL

Tech glitches disrupt Colorado Democrats’ gatherings to pick primary candidates buff.ly/HJksFqd